Sakura Fubuki clicked to enter the new activity interface and was greeted with a surprising scene.
Typically, game events are designed to attract players through exquisite illustrations and flashy effects, such as holiday celebrations, limited-time dungeons, and common collection modes.
But this event was completely different.
In the center of the screen was an exquisite illustration of Tao Yao, sitting gracefully on a magnificent chair, her expression proud and mysterious.
In front of her, Hiyakura lay confused, seemingly under some kind of control.
The entire scene was filled with a bizarre and unsettling atmosphere.
The title of the event boldly read: "Offer Everything to Beautiful Tao Yao."
This title was not only vague but also carried an uncomfortable sense of domination.
Sakura Fubuki was stunned, unable to believe her eyes.
This design completely subverted her perception of game events.
Filled with doubts and curiosity, she continued to click into the event.
Suddenly, an animated narration began to play:
You completed your daily commissions as usual and entered a satisfied dream.
However, when you opened your eyes again, you found yourself in a strange yet harmonious world.
There were no disaster beasts, no fairies; everything seemed so beautiful.
It turned out that it was parallel world Tao Yao who pulled you into this world.
In this world, Tao Yao was a game designer with hypnotic abilities.
She had set her sights on you, who came from beyond this world.
Gradually...
You felt your consciousness blur.
When you came to your senses, you found yourself imprisoned in this world, having been hypnotized into becoming Tao Yao's 'shape,' becoming her 'pet,' and if you didn't complete the tasks, you would be locked here forever.
Tao Yao made a promise to you:
As long as you fulfilled some of her requirements and helped her test the game, once all the games were tested, you would be able to return to your original world.
Now, please offer everything to Tao Yao and burn yourself away!!
After reading this introduction, Sakura Fubuki's expression turned extremely complicated.
She frowned, her lips twitching slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief and helplessness.
These descriptions, combined with that image, and the corresponding event description.
It was like directly telling you that you needed to be Tao Yao's dog during the event.
"What... what is this nonsense?"
She murmured, "Is the official insane? This event design is too outrageous!"
Despite the questions swirling in her mind, due to her professional ethics and love for the game, Sakura Fubuki decided to continue exploring this peculiar event.
Taking a deep breath, she clicked into the first mini-game.
The first mini-game was titled "Tao Yao's Afternoon Tea Time":
Players needed to brew a perfect tea drink within a limited time according to Tao Yao's constantly changing taste requirements.
But Tao Yao's demands were unusually harsh, sometimes even contradictory.
For example, she might ask for the tea to be both hot and cold, both sweet and bitter.
Players needed to find a balance among various strange ingredients to satisfy Tao Yao's taste.
Sakura Fubuki tried several times, each ending in failure. She couldn't help but complain: "This is simply an impossible task! I can't even imagine... how difficult it is to serve Tao Yao!"
The second mini-game was called "Tao Yao's Fashion Show":
Players needed to match various bizarre outfits for Tao Yao.
But Tao Yao's taste was extremely odd; she might request combinations of bubblegum and armor or pairing umbrellas with fish fins.
Every failed attempt would earn players various sarcastic remarks from Tao Yao.
Sakura Fubuki gritted her teeth at the screen:
"This is not a fashion show; it's an insult to fashion! Are you here to be funny, Tao Yao?"
The third mini-game was named "Tao Yao's Surreal World":
This was a platform jumping game filled with absurd elements.
Players needed to control the character to advance through various illogical scenes.
For instance, climbing up an upside-down waterfall or weaving between flowers that spoke trash.
And Tao Yao would appear from time to time, interfering with the players' progress in various ways.
Sakura Fubuki played, feeling both anger and amusement:
"Is this designer on drugs? This level design is simply a test of one's nerves!"
Although every mini-game was filled with absurdity.
Sakura Fubuki found herself becoming increasingly addicted.
These games, while frustrating, held a peculiar charm that was just right in every aspect.
The level of difficulty gradually escalated.
And once completed, it gave a strange sense of accomplishment.
It made one unable to resist the urge to keep challenging.
"I must be crazy."
Sakura Fubuki talked to herself as she played, "Why is this torturous game so appealing?"
Just as Sakura Fubuki became immersed in this peculiar event, the live stream's comments section exploded:
"This event is too addictive!"
"I played for an hour, laughing and crying; it's simply mental pollution!"
"Tao Yao is really too cruel, but I can't stop!"
"Streamer, have you been brainwashed too? Wake up!"
Sakura Fubuki looked at these comments, smiling wryly:
"Everyone, this event is bizarrely designed; I must see it through today!!"
She continued to challenge one mini-game after another.
Each failure would lead to various mockeries and punishments from Tao Yao.
Like listening to all sorts of unpleasant, ear-torturing music.
And solving some headache-inducing math problems.
Although these "punishments" were laughable, they were filled with a strange fun.
After several hours of gameplay, Sakura Fubuki finally cleared all the mini-games.
Restoring Tao Yao to normal.
When the final scoring screen appeared, she let out a sigh of relief, wearing an expression that was both exhausted and satisfied.
"Everyone, I've finally completed this devilish event."
"To be honest, I feel very complicated right now."
"This event is absurdly designed yet creatively rich; it's both love-hate."
"But I must say, it indeed gave me a unique gaming experience."
Then.
At this moment, some comments began to ask, aside from the confusion in their hearts.
"Streamer, why do you think they chose Tao Yao as the theme for this event? Could there be some deeper meaning?"
Sakura Fubuki paused for a moment and continued:
"I don't know what the officials are thinking, but given the situation, it seems to be a sideline. After all, it's said to be a parallel world; it probably has nothing to do with the main storyline."
She glanced at the time, realizing she had unknowingly played for several hours.
"Alright, that's it for today's live stream. Today's update gave me a lot of material; I need to organize it well to make a video for everyone."
Just as Sakura Fubuki prepared to end the live stream, the game suddenly popped up a notification.
You have received an apology letter from [Otherworldly Tao Yao].